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LD61 HWE

2011 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,056 mi
Last recorded127,056 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 HWE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 127,056 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 127,056 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 121,526 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 112,405 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 101,528 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 101,527 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2024 92,765 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 92,655 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2023 81,893 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 81,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2023 74,226 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 74,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 62,512 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 55,663 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 45,543 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 45,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 45,084 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 42,561 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 40,290 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 36,534 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre wall slight cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2016 33,413 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 29,236 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 24,098 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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LD61 HWE is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2011 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 69,337 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD61 HWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LD61 HWE registered?

LD61 HWE is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 October 2011.

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